Category Archives: St. Andrew’s Senior Solutions

Relief from Summer Heat – June 24-30 is Missouri Summer Weather Safety Week

Posted on June 24, 2012 by St. Andrews

  ST. LOUIS, MO – There were 47 heat-related deaths in Missouri last year, according to the Department of Health and Senior Services, many involving our older adults who are especially vulnerable to the heat. There are public cooling centers … Continue reading →

Posted in safety tips, St. Andrew's Senior Solutions, weather | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

The Healing Paws of Pets

Posted on May 14, 2012 by St. Andrews

“The Healing Paws of Pets ” article I read in the April edition of AARP magazine reminded me why we here at St. Andrew’s Senior Solutions do what we do and that is care for pets. Many people asked us why … Continue reading →

Posted in ann bannes, caregiving support, Senior Living, St. Andrew's Senior Solutions | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

A rising trend: Male Caregivers

Posted on March 15, 2012 by St. Andrews

For years, we have known the gentle loving side of the nature of man. Men who tenderly provide care and support to their spouses, wives, aunts, and sometimes just friends. Most of us thought only women were capable of this type of … Continue reading →

Posted in ann bannes, St. Andrew's Senior Solutions | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Study: Millions of Seniors Struggle to Cover Basic Living Expenses

Posted on March 14, 2012 by St. Andrews

Health concerns, lack of proper nutrition, safety and other age related issues face our older adults everyday. This is especially true of those with limited resources.  Reading the article about poverty among our elders was shocking while at the same time reinforced … Continue reading →

Posted in ann bannes, Senior Living, St. Andrew's Senior Solutions | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Election Season: Understanding the Issues

Posted on March 12, 2012 by St. Andrews

This year as we travel through election season, we need to take a moment to really understand the issues at hand before we vote.  For me, worried about the older population, I am interested in social security and medicare. As we struggle … Continue reading →

Posted in ann bannes, St. Andrew's Senior Solutions | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Are You Listening?

Posted on February 10, 2012 by St. Andrews

This article rings so true, both in my personal life, being a daughter, and then a caregiver for my mom. I, too, as a child hardly ever listened at least not close enough to hear.  When I became a caregiver for … Continue reading →

Posted in St. Andrew's Senior Solutions | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Stress Management Tips for Caregivers

Posted on June 15, 2010 by St. Andrews

Stress management is one of the main concerns that many working caregivers face. Stress does not only lead to new health problems and increase the severity of existing issues, but it can also impact our relationships, including the relationship between … Continue reading →

Posted in caregiving support, Senior Living, St. Andrew's Senior Solutions | 1 Comment